Go and See the Sun!

Here's more information about the Bee Cave Public Library Heliostat (Solar) Telescope viewing party on the UT campus on Tuesday, July 6th, at 10am.  Don't pass up this chance to see a once and lifetime event!  If you have questions or need more information, call us at 767-6620 or send an email to library@beecavetexas.gov.

And the Fun Continues in July!

We have been having a great time this summer!  So far, we've visited American Girl Josefina and the worlds of Harry Potter and Magic Tree House; learned about Yoda's secrets; and made great crafts.  

There are no events this week but keep reading and turn in those reading logs and review tickets.  Great events and programs resume on July 7th, check out our WEBSITE and CALENDAR for more details. 

Any questions or need more information?  Then give us a call (767-6620) or sends us an email (library@beecavetexas.gov). and we will be happy to help.  The library will be closed Saturday-Monday, July 3-5, for the Fourth of July but regular hours will resume at 10 am Tuesday, July 6th. We hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday and that we see you soon at the library!

More Fun in June!

Check out these exciting activities coming up!

TUESDAY, JUNE 22 2-4 pm
• Come-and-Go Crafts! We supply the materials, you supply the ideas--the sky's the limit! And there's still time to Decorate a Star for the Reach for the Stars Quilt!

• FREE VISION SCREENINGS for children of all ages, by Eyecare Essentials at the library during the craft session.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
• Bee Cave Night at UT's 16-inch Telescope

THURSDAY, JUNE 24 4-5 pm
• Harry Potter Book Club

SATURDAY, JUNE 26 1-5 pm
• Last Day to Sign Up for Summer Reading Programs!

Check our WEBSITE and CALENDAR for more details, and to see what'scoming up in July.  And you can always give us a call at 767-6620, or email us at library@beecavetexas.gov.  See you soon at the library!

Kick-Off was a Blast!

Thank you to the more than 500 kids, moms, dads, grandparents and friends who showed to meet R2D2 and the Stormtrooper at our Reach for the Stars Kick-Off!  What a blast!

Don't forget to turn in your Reading Logs as soon as you reach 400 minutes.  Why?  We'll take your photo for a poster, you'll get a mini pop-up alien, and you'll get a Paw Print to take to our partner Dogadillo in the Galleria for another free prize!

KICK-OFF AND MORE

Wow, we have "blasted off" into summer here in Bee Cave!  More that 375 kids have already signed up to "Reach for the Stars...Read!"   It's not too late, so come to the library and get your reading log, and start reading your way to fun prizes! 

KICK OFF this Saturday from 2-4 pm!
Come to the library to MEET STAR WARS CHARACTERS from 2-4 pm--bring your camera!  You can also make a bookmark and get a tattoo--and it's all FREE.

STAR-GAZING on Tuesday, June 15th, 8:30-10 pm
Click here for more details.  There will be a program at the Old Bee Cave School House that night even if it's cloudy or raining,  so come on out.  If the weather isn't good for star-gazing, our astronomer friends will return with their telescopes on July 20th for another try.  Call the library for more information, 767-6620.

AMERICAN GIRL BOOK CLUB, Wednesday, June 16, 4-5 pm
If you love the American Girl books and dolls, come learn all about Josefina! Click here for more information.

MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK CLUB, Thursday, June 17, 4-5 pm
Do you love Jack & Annie?  Join Ms. Casey for games, snacks, and crafts with Magic Tree House!  Click here for all the details.

2010 Summer Reading Program

Welcome to our new Summer Reading Blog! Visit here for the latest news about what’s happening at the library this summer.

SUMMER READING IS ALL ABOUT THE FUN!
Why do libraries all across the nation sponsor reading programs in the summer? We want to share our love of reading and encourage everyone to read JUST FOR FUN!! Prizes and programs add to the excitement, and encourage kids to keep those reading skills up so they go back to school in the fall without losing ground.

SIGN-UP begins Saturday, June 5th for our 2010 Summer Reading Program, REACH FOR THE STARS…READ! Stop by the library to sign up, pick up a Reading Log, and start reading! Keep track of the minutes you read and earn cool prizes! For details, check out our FLYER and CALENDAR.

June 8 2-4 pm COME-AND-GO CRAFT DAY
Join us on Tuesday, June 8 between 2-4 pm to make some fun crafts. Decorate a square for our very own Bee Cave Star Quilt, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Make other fun crafts sponsored by Art Attack. (For ages 4 and up).

June 9 4-5 pm AMERICAN GIRL BOOK CLUB
Back by popular demand, this year’s American Girl Book Club is reading the Josefina books, about a young Hispanic girl who lived with her family in New Mexico in 1824. Come to one or more of the sessions on June 9 & 16, or July 7 & 14 for activities, crafts, snacks, and more! For details, check out the flyer.

June 10 4-5 pm STAR WARS BOOK CLUB
New this year! Read any of the Clone Wars or Operation Huttlet graphic novels, and join us to explore the Ways of the Jedi! Check the flyer for more information.

June 12 2-4 pm KICK-OFF EVENT!
Join us from 2-4 pm and meet Star Wars characters! Make a craft, get a tattoo, and don’t forget your camera! Members of the Star Garrison of the 501st Legion (a/k/a Vader’s First) will pose for pictures with Star Wars fans of all ages.